Campus Alerts

Wisconsin Lutheran College is operating on its normal schedule. There are no alerts at this time.

When the WLC campus is affected by inclement weather conditions or
other events, the information will be posted on this page. Also follow
the college on Twitter and Facebook for updates. For weather-related schedule changes to Warriors athletics events, please check wlcsports.com.

In an emergency, dial 911, then contact the Public Safety Desk at 414.443.8500 if you can do so safely.

A campus lockdown might be initiated for a variety of reasons including natural disasters, criminal activity, or another potential threat. While most campus lockdowns will directly involve the college, Wisconsin Lutheran College may order a lockdown because of a dangerous situation that has occurred near its campus.

A lockdown directive may be issued because of a suspected threat or because of a warning that a dangerous event is about to take place. Though campus administrators make the final decision to initiate a lockdown, the procedure may be requested by the local or state police, fire department, or a member of the staff or community who has verifiable information about a threat.

Exact steps will differ depending on cause of the lockdown order (natural disaster, criminal threat, chemical spill, etc.) and will be referenced in the lockdown order issued through the Emergency Notification System.

During a tornado for example, everyone may need to move to protected areas on lower levels, basements, or to interior rooms without windows.

During a criminal threat, students, faculty, and staff are instructed to proceed (RUN) to safety where they should lock the door and stay away from the windows. If an individual is outside when the lockdown announcement is made, he/she should run quickly into a building if one is very close or stay low to the ground behind a vehicle, tree, or other large object. If a dangerous person is present on campus, it's very important to avoid being seen (HIDE).

How to Respond to an Active Killer

1. RUN

If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate to safety. Be sure to:

Have an escape route and plan in mind

Flee to safety regardless of whether others agree to follow

Leave your belongings behind

Keep your hands visible (do not carry anything)

Follow the instructions of law enforcement

Do not attempt to move wounded people

Call 911 when you are safe

2. HIDE

If you cannot escape safely, secure the room you are in.

You can either lock the door, wedge it shut, or create a barricade (tables, chairs, desks, etc.)